Stephanie De Leon
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated bilingual educator with 9+ years of experience supporting student growth in diverse classroom settings. Currently serving as a 4th Grade Dual Language Associate, currently in a ACP, delivering TEKS-aligned instruction and implementing STAAR-focused strategies to drive academic achievement. Skilled in differentiation, data-driven instruction, and behavior management. Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that support academic and social-emotional success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Dual Language Associate Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as teacher of record in a self-contained 4th grade dual language classroom
- Plan and deliver TEKS-aligned instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Provide bilingual instruction (English/Spanish) to support language development and content mastery
- Differentiate instruction for ELL, SPED, and diverse learners
- Implement STAAR-aligned strategies to improve student achievement
- Analyze student data and provide targeted interventions
- Maintain strong classroom management systems
- Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff
Behavioral Interventionist / Instructional Aide
Alief ISD
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported behavior intervention plans
- Provided small group and individualized instruction
- Collaborated with teachers to support classroom instruction
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
Quality Analyst
Firstsource Solutions Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Led quality assurance processes and training
- Analyzed performance data and reported metrics
- Served as liaison between teams and clients
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
Medical Claims Examiner
Firstsource Solutions Ltd
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed medical claims with 97% accuracy
- Ensured compliance with healthcare policies
- Collaborated with BlueCross BlueShield
- Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
- Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
Teacher Assistant
KIPP Texas
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Supported early childhood instruction
- Assisted with lesson implementation
- Reinforced positive behavior strategies
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Preschool Teacher
The Kensington School
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented curriculum
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
The College of Health Care Professions
TX01-2024
Associate of Science - Health & Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
TX01-2022
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
The College of Health Care Professions
TX01-2022
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- TEKS-Aligned Instruction
- STAAR Preparation
- Differentiation
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Intervention
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Parent Communication
- ELAR instruction
- Classroom management
- Literacy strategies
Certification
- ACP – TExES Core Subjects EC–6 (In Progress)
- Certified Coding Specialist (2021)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
4th Grade Dual Language Associate Teacher
Alief ISD
08.2025 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist / Instructional Aide
Alief ISD
11.2024 - 05.2025
Quality Analyst
Firstsource Solutions Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2024
Medical Claims Examiner
Firstsource Solutions Ltd
09.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher Assistant
KIPP Texas
08.2016 - 06.2019
Preschool Teacher
The Kensington School
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
The College of Health Care Professions
Associate of Science - Health & Medical Administrative Services
The College of Health Care Professions
Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
The College of Health Care Professions